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PREFACE. 

This Manual was prepared as an aid to the author's work 
in the Linn and Hamilton County (Iowa) Institutes. The out- 
lines and references given have been profitably used by pupils 
in the Marion High School and are suggested for use in any 
secondary school, or by any student of history above the eighth 
grade in our public school system. 

The references contemplate two libraries: one, composed of 
the school histories of Montgomery, McMaster, and Channing, 
for simpler discussion of the topics considered ; the other, in- 
cluding, in general, the special works of John Fiske and the 
exhaustive histories of George Bancroft, James Schouler and 
John Bach McMaster. The student will find the Epochs of 
History, edited by Albert Bushnell Hart, neither as simple as the 
school histories nor as comprehensive as the other library. 

Since not every one will be privileged, daily, to refer to all the 
authorities it is expected that each student will use the recita- 
tion hour to secure such notes as he may require to complete his 
discussion of the topics ; but the blank pages for notes, herein 
given, should be used during his study-period. What is written 
thereon must represent the best that he can carefully do, making 
the Manual as much an aid to English as to History. 

The maps are to be completed as the outlined topics sug- 
gest, thus co-ordinating Geography and History. 

The author contemplates the publication of a complete 
Manual, which will include all of the major topics of United States 
History. It is his hope that teachers of the subject will give this 
Manual careful consideration and helpful criticism. He is re- 
minded that one of old said: "Oh that mine adversary had writ- 
ten a book," and he intends this manual only for the eye of the 
friends of better work in United States History and English. 

To all such, and in this spirit, this aid is offered by 

The Author. 
Marion, Iowa, July 4, 1900. 



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I. ENGLAND AND HER COLONIES. 

1. POLITICAL FREEDOM IN ENGLISH COLONIES. 
References: Montgomery 145-6. McMaster 105-6. Epochs I., 55-6. 
Bancroft II., 327. 
Make a list of the colonies, in the order of their settlement; 
state the form of government in each, in 1763 ; explain each form, 
distinguishing that which gave the greatest degree of freedom 
to the colonist; and compare the English idea of a colony in 
early times with that of the present. 



2. RELATIONS OF THE COLONIES TO THE MOTHER-COUNTRY, 

IN 1763. 

References: Montgomery 146-8. McMaster 106-7. Channing 153-6. 

Epochs I., 109. Epochs II., 16; 28. Bancroft II., 328. Bancroft 

III., Chapter XXXI. Fiske's Revolution I., 1-6. 
Compare native Englishmen and colonists in the matter of 
freedom. Of what importance were the Lords of Trade in 
colonial government. 



3. COLONIAL LEGISLATURES. 

References: Montgomery 146-8. McMaster 106. Channing 130-31; 
143-5. Epochs I., 108-9; 109-10; 192-3; 230. Bancroft II., 557; 
Fiske's Critical Period, 65-70. 

Show that a legislature of two houses was an Anglo-Saxon 

idea ; state the relations of the two houses, each to the other ; 

and give reasons for a colonial lower house (assembly) ; give the 

relation of church and state in the several colonies, naming the 

church in each case ; compare fully the Virginia Assembly and 

the Massachusetts House of Representatives. 



4. THEORIES OF REPRESENTATION. 

References: Montgomery 71; 163-5. McMaster, 115. Channing 154; 
176; 162-166. Epoch II., 54; 62; 65. Bancroft III., 97-101; 115- 
119. Fiske's Revolution I., 32-38. 
State the English and the colonial theories of representation 
and compare each to our present system ; explain "taxation with- 
out representation" and tell when, where, and under what circum- 
stances that principle was first urged in an American colony- 



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5. REGULATION OF COMMERCE. 
References: Montgomery 27-8; 85; 164-5. McMaster 108. Charming 

95; 104-5. Epochs I., 104-6 Bancroft I., 145-6 352-5. Bancroft 

II., 531; 547. Bancroft III., 35; 61-2. Fiske's Revolution I., 1-2. 

Fiske's Virginia II., 46; 51; 106-8; 176; 218; 280; 289; 362. Fiske's 

New England 254; 256. 
Cromwell's Parliament and Navigation Acts, with their 
object; the acts of 1660, 1663, and 1673, with their results to 
Americans ; revival of these acts and results; tell why the enforce- 
ment of these acts was suspended and revived : were the Writs 
of Assistance search-warrants, and if so, in what sense ? 



6. THE ACCESSION AND POLICY OF GEORGE III. 

References: Montgomery 163. Channing 153-4. Epochs II., 34-5; 43. 

Bancroft II., 373-4; 456-8; 535-45. Bancroft III., 51-3; 167; 258-60; 

366-7; 382-3. Bancroft V., 570; 576. Fiske's Revolution I., 38-45. 
The education and character of the King; his prejudices 
against the Whig party and its policy with his mother's respon- 
sibility for the same; was the struggle ending in 1783 in any 
sense an English rather than an American revolution? Explain 
fully. 



7. JAMES OTIS AND PATRICK HENRY. 
References: Montgomery 165-9. McMaster 114; 149. Channing 
158-60; 166-7. Epochs I., 21; 41; 47; 51-2; 61; 129; 132. Bancroft 
II., 532; 547-9; 560-1. Bancroft III., 66-7; 110-12; 307-8; 360; 407; 
422. Bancroft V., 376-8; 426. Fiske's Revolution I., 11-17; 18-20; 
65; 143. Lord's Beacon Lights VII., Preliminary Chapter. 
Write an essay on the following, arranging the matter in 
paragraphs : 

Home of Otis and of Henry, and who and of what import- 
ance each was. Otis' great speech and its relation to the Revo- 
lution. What startling statements did he make? State the 
"Parson's Cause" and give the substance of Henry's argument 
with its effect on the "Cause" and on the Revolution. Distin- 
guish between a revolution and a rebellion ; between the Ameri- 
can Revolution and the Revolutionary War, explaining clearly 
which began first and which ended first. Give the later history 
of Otis and Henry, associating one with Bunker Hill and the 
other with the Constitution. 



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II. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. 

References: Montgomery 163-172. McMaster 112-17; 121-23. Chan- 
ning 161-9; 171-6. Epochs II., 48-56. Bancroft III., 3-18; 97-101; 
115; 119; 208; 165-174. Lord's Beacon Lights VII., Preliminary 
Chapter. Fiske's Revolution I., 17-27; 29-32; 47-52; 62. 

UNORGANIZED REVOLUTION. 

i. Make a list of the remote and immediate causes of the 
Reyolution. 

2. Which more powerfully influenced the Revolution, taxa- 
tion or representation? Explain your answer. ' 

3. Clearly define direct and indirect taxation citing examples 
of either if levied by Parliament on the colonies. 

4. Give the provisions and history of the Stamp Act, state 
whether it was a direct or an indirect tax. Which kind of taxa- 
tion did the colonists sanction and why? 

5. Give the substance of the Declaratory act and state its pur- 
pose. Did the colonists object to it? Why? 

6- Give the provisions of the Townshend Law, with a brief 
history of its author. Why was it so strenuously opposed by 
Americans? 

7. Discuss each of the following: 

Massachusetts Circular Letter, Dickinson's Farmer's Letters, 
the seizure of the Sloop Liberty, the Virginia Resolves, and the 
Non-Importation Agreement. 



8. SAMUEL ADAMS AND ORGANIZED REVOLUTION. 

References: Montgomery 169; 173; 175. McMaster 149. Channing 
175; 177; 179. Epochs II., 57; 61; 131. Bancroft II., 252-3. Ban- 
croft III., 76-7; 78-9; 147; 157-8; 288; 306-7; 330; 332; 360-1; 368-9; 
376-7; 406-7; 418-20; 422-3. Bancroft VI., 130; 375; 397-8; 402-4. 
Fiske's Revolution I., 16; 22; 48; 54-6; 60; 77-9; 104-5; 119; 137. 
Lord's Beacon Lights VII., Preliminary Chapter. 

From above references, write an essay on Samuel Adams, giv- 
ing his biography ; discussing his patriotic services, including the 
formation, object, and effectiveness of the committees of corre- 
spondence ; and tell his opinion of and attitude to the Constitution 
of the United States. In the proper place, relate an incident 
showing his honesty. 



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9. SOME EARLY CONGRESSES. 
References: Montgomery 52; 138. McMaster 85-6. Charming 138-9. 
Epochs I., 80; 206; 270-271. Bancroft II., 385; 386-7. Fiske's Rev- 
olution I., 5, 7-10. 
I. The Albany convention of 1754. Was there an earlier 
conference here? Give purpose of the convention of 1754; state 
by what authority it was called ; name the colonies represented ; 
discuss the "Plan of Union"; tell what Franklin wrote and did; 
and give the results in the convention and elsewhere. 



References: Montgomery 166-7. McMaster 112-17. Channing 162; 

166-9. Epochs I., 48-53. Bancroft III., 113; 146-7; 149-56; 162-3; 

186. Fiske's Revolution I., 16-28. 
2. The Stamp Act, or American Congress: tell when and 
where ; give reasons for convention ; action of Virginia and Massa- 
chusetts assemblies ; colonies represented and personnel of mem- 
bers ; discuss the "Declaration of Rights" ; and give results. 



References: Montgomery 171-3. McMaster 121-2. Channing 184-6. 
Epochs I., 61-3. Bancroft IV., 23-24; 31-33; 36; 61-8; 71-76; 81-2; 
96; 103. Fiske's Revolution I., 104-5. 
3. First Continental Congress: Where? When? Why so- 
called? State its object and tell what it did. Give the substance 
of the "Declaration of Rights". Give results. 



References: Montgomery 175. McMaster 128-9; Channing 200-201 
203; 212. Epochs I., 73; 81; 89. Bancroft IV., 190-3; 200-205; 211 
212; 232-8; 246; 261-4; 274; 331; 423-5; 441-6. Bancroft V., 199-208 
218; 268-9; 283; 290; 439-40; 472-4; 526-7. Fiske's Revolution I., 
133; 164; 175; 181; 240. 

4. Second Centinential Congress: When? Where? How 

long? What powers exercised by it were denied to Parliament 

and why? Why was Washington chosen commander-in-chief r 

Give a list of the important acts of this congress. 



References: Montgomery 170-1. McMaster 120. Channing 183-4. 
Epochs II., 59-60. Bancroft III., 466-482. Fiske's Revolution I., 93-7. 
10. The "Four Intolerable Acts:" give the object and effect 
of each. Which was worst? Why? Was there a fifth "intoler- 
able" act?" Explain your answer. 



References: Montgomery 168-9. McMaster 118-19. Channing 177-9. 

Epochs II., 56-7. Bancroft III., 296-8; 301-9; 312-14; 361; 369-71; 

372-8; 447-8. Fiske's Revolution I, 66-72. 
11. The Boston Massacre: the Quartering Act and the action 
of the citizens as to quarters ; relations between citizens and 
soldiers ; assault on Otis and what it meant ; the quarrel of March 



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2, i77°> an d its continuance; the tradesman's boy and the sol- 
diers ; Crispus Attucks and the mob ; the "Massacre" and who 
was to blame; the town-meetings and removal of the "Sam 
Adams regiments" ; trial of the soldiers ; effect on the Revolution. 



References: Montgomery 169-70. McMaster 119-20. Charming 181-3. 
Epochs II., 58-9. Bancroft III., 447-8; 450-3; 455-6; 471-5. Fiske's 
Revolution I.. 81-9 £ 

12 The "Boston Tea Party:" Why tea was taxed; King 

George's cheap tea and its reception in New York, Philadelphia, 

and Charleston ; Boston town-meetings and the tea-tax ; action of 

committees of correspondence ; resistance advised ; the Old South 

meetings and the "tea party" ; comments of John Adams and the 

English Historians, Lecky and Green ; effect on the Revolution ;, 

the Boston Port Bill and results following its enactment. 



References: Those given under 11 and 12 or Fiske's Revolution I., 

46-72. 

13! Write an essay of 500 words on Boston in the early his- 
tory of the Revolution. 



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111. THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. 

References: Montgomery 175-81. Charming 192-4. Epochs II., 70-73. 
I. Comparison of the combatants: as to material and moral 
resources, which was better prepared and why? Which must be 
the offensive and which the defensive party? Of what import- 
ance were the cities of America in the war? Show, from the phy- 
sical features of the country, why it was easy or difficult of de- 
fense. Compare with the English-Boer War of 1899-1900. 



References: Montgomery 173-4. McMaster 126-8. Channing 187-8. 
Epochs II., 63 4. Bancroft IV., 154-7. Fiske's Revolution I., 122^5; 
127. 
2. Lexington and Concord: When? Where? Gage's ex- 
pedition and its chief object. Paul Revere's ride, was he the only 
messenger that night? An aroused country and the military dis- 
position of the English column. "Rebels" at Lexington, why? 
"The shot heard round the world." Uive author and rest of 
stanza. Failure at Concord. Retreat and rescue by Lord Percy. 
Why did he come so opportunely? Retreat to Charlstown. Re- 
sults of expedition. 



References: Montgomery 173-5. McMaster 129-31. Channing 188; 
194; 195-7. Epochs II., 75. Bancroft IV., 214-230. Fiske's Revolu- 
tion I., 126-7; 133-36; 136-146. 
3. The Campaign for Boston: When the city was invested 
and the position of the American army. The two armies com- 
pared. Battle of Bunker Hill. How and when brought about ; 
the combat for the hill ; reasons for great loss of life ; name the 
victorious party and give reasons for your answer. The results. 
What Washington did to capture the city. How the result af- 
fected the American cause- 



Geography. Locate on map, page 14; Lexington, Concord, 
Boston, Bunker Hill, Breed's Hill Dorchester Heights, Charles- 
town, Cambridge, Charles river, and other places mentioned. 

References: Montgomery 173-5. McMaster 128. Channing 197. 
Epochs II., 84. Bancroft IV., 182-3; 194. Fiske's Revolution I., 
129-31. 

4. Capture of Ticonderoga and Crown Point: Where are 

they? Their importance in former wars. Give the object of the 

expeditions ; name the leaders and give the rank and authority of 

each. State the results of each expedition. How did they affect 

the capture of Boston? 



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References: Montgomery 186-8. McMaster 135. Charming 206. 
Epochs II., 84-5. Bancroft V., 26; 36-48; 69-70. Fiske's Revolution 
I., 201-4. 

5. How the British captured New York City: Where the 
English army came from and where it landed. Compare it with 
the American army. Howe's maxim and his object/ Washing- 
ton's plans to defeat him. Battle of Long Island; where and 
when? Give numbers and results. How Washington made use of 
a fog. The effects of a good dinner when served by a loyal 
woman- Where Washington retreated and why? British head- 
quarters in New York City during the rest of the war. Other 
results. 



References: Montgomery 188-90; 191-2. McMaster 135-7. Channing 
207. Epochs II., 85-6. Bancroft V., 70-87; 90-108; 177-179. Fiske's 
Revolution I., 224-48; 300-310; 324. 

6. Two compaigns for Philadelphia: Retreat and disaster as 
far as the Delaware river ; how the river delayed one general and 
aided another. Trenton, Princeton, and the campaign in New 
Jersey. Washington's generalship and Howe's plans ; by sea 
to Philadelphia; how Brandywine was .won; compare with Long 
Island ; would such a campaign be advisable with combatants 
equal in numbers? Was there a sense in which Howe was cap- 
tured by Philadelphia? Explain. 



Geography. Locate on map, page 30, Halifax, Brooklyn, Man- 
hattan Island, Long Island, New York City, White Plains, Fort 
Lee, Delaware river, Trenton, Princeton, Philadelphia, Brandy- 
wine Creek, and Valley Forge. 



References: Montgomery 184-5; 185-6; 209. McMaster 131-5. Chan- 
ning 198-206. Epochs II., 77-80; 93-95. Bancroft IV., Chapters XX 
and XXI. Fiske's Revolution I., 158-63; 172-175; 180-197. Fiske's- 
Critical Period 93-101; 151-55. 
7. The Evolution of Independence: Write an essay including 
the following points ; 

1). Change in the object of the war ; Paine's "Common Sense" 
and "Crisis" and how they affected affairs ; results of hiring 
Hessians. 

2). The Declaration of Independence, — when, where, and by 
whom it was made ; Lee's Resolutions of the 7th of June ; the 
personnel of the committee and what each did ; referred to the 
states ; the debate in Congress and adoption of the Declaration, 
July 4 ; why it was referred back to the committee ; signatures of 



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members and date of signing; importance and meaning of the 
Declaration; did it call into being a Union, confederacy, or thir- 
teen independent commonwealths? Memorize the first fifteen 
lines. Read carefully the last paragraph and reproduce the same 
in your essay. 

3.) The Articles of Confederation, — associate with the Declara- 
tion, in Lee's Resolutions ; the committee and date of appoint- 
ment; Franklin's draft and what it meant; Dickinson's draft; 
report, July, 1776; when and how adopted; ratification; why so 
long delayed? What form of government existed under the 
Articles of Confederation? Explain fully. ' 

Supplemental Questions: Where was the home of the Hes- 
sians? How numerous were they? What kind of soldiers were 
they? Why were they fighting in America? Were other foreign 
troops sought for the American war? Answer fully. 



References: Montgomery 191-94. McMaster 139-141. Charming 207-9. 
Epochs II., 34-5. Bancroft V., Chapters XII., and XIII. Fiske's Rev- 
olution I., 113; 260; 262; 273-4; 325-9; 330-333; 335-8; 341-43. 

8. How the Americans won a decisive battle in the 

world's history, — British plan and its weakness ; the American 

army and its two commanders ; Burgoyne's army and his Indian 

policy ; disaster to the British left wing at Bennington ; the right 

wing defeated at Oriskaney and Stanwix ; the first battle of Bemis 

Heights (Saratoga) and the results of the same ; the second 

battle of Bemis Heights (Saratoga) and the capture of the British 

army ; give your reasons for Burgoyne's defeat ; tell, in the proper 

place, of Arnold's part in this campaign ; what was decided at 

Saratoga? Answer in full, giving results at home and abroad. 



References: Montgomery 194-6. McMaster 141-2. Channing 208-12. 
Epochs II., 86-7. Bancroft V., 126-7; 178; 192-5; 250-61; 275-8; 211- 
17. Fiske's Revolution II., 9-11; 28-43; 50-71. 

9. Philadelphia retaken by the Americans: Partial success 
at Germantown ; the French alliance and treaty of 1778; work of 
Franklin and our obligations under the treaty ; Monmouth after 
Valley Forge, — tell where each is and what happened there ; dis- 
cuss Washington's conduct at each place; brief history of Lee 
as a general ; Conway Cabal and Gates part in it ; Washington's 
behavior toward the conspirators. Philadelphia again the capital. 



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Geography: Locate on map, page 30, New York City, Hudson 
river, Lake Champlain, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Benningtor, 
Saratoga, Oriskaney, Stanwix, Monmouth and Germantown. 



References: Montgomery 177; 198. McMaster 146-49. Charming 219- 
20. Epochs II., 88. Bancroft IV., 263-4. Bancroft V., 50-51; 350- 
51. Fiske's Revolution II., Chapter 12. 

10. The First American Navy: What congress failed to do ; 
ships planned and built; the whole number in service and their 
armament ; the work of American and English cruisers ; Paul 
Jones' early life and training ; cruise in the Irish channel ; ex- 
pedition of 1779, — ships, armament and French "allies" ; cruise 
on British coast ; British fleet in the fight off Flamborough Head ; 
how the victory was won ; Jones' later history. Who wrote "The 
Pilot" and who is hero of that tale? Read "Richard Carvel" for 
a near acquaintance with Paul Jones. Locate all points mention- 
ed in tooic. 



References: Montgomery 183; 194; 200-201. McMaster 131; 141; 144; 
146. Channing 197; 208; 214-16. Epochs II., 88. Bancroft IV., 
170-73; 182; 194; 298; 301-7. Bancroft V., 148-152; 427-38; 505-7. 
Fiske's Revolution II., Chapter 14. 
ii- Benedict Arnold, Patriot and Traitor: Early history re- 
viewed ; financial grievance at Philadelphia and revengeful mo- 
tives ; negotiations for surrender of West Point ; geographical 
importance of that post; give joint history of Arnold and 
Andre and compare them as to character ; capture and execution 
of Andre and the escape and reward of Arnold ; the traitor's war- 
fare on his countrymen and their attempts to capture him ; his 
miserable old age and death ; his wife and children. 



Geography. On map, page 30, locate West Point, Tarrytown, 
Saratoga, and New London. What state did Arnold ravage in 
1781? 



References: Montgomery 179-81. McMaster 199-200. Channing 223-4. 
Epochs II., 89-92; 118-119. Bancroft V., 290-94; 439-42; 556-61. 
Fiske's Revolution I., 244. Fiske's Revolution II., 197-99. 

12. The Finances of the Revolution: How the colonists ob- 
tained money ; continental currency and the cause of its failure ; 
foreign loans; Robert Morris and his sacrifices: his later history; 
was his country ungrateful to him? Answer fully. 



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References: Montgomery 182; 193; 198. McMaster 140; 147. Ban- 
croft IV., 322. Bancroft V., 154. Fiske's Revolution I., 172; 291. 
Fiske's Critical Period, 15 (Foot-note). Preble's "Our Flag". 
13. The Flag: The Rattlesnake Flag, the Pine Tree Flag, 
the Liberty Flag of South Carolina, the Bunker Hill Flag, each 
described and its history given; the first colonial flag and the flag 
of the East India Company compared. The Stars and Stripes 
and their adoption by Congress ; when first used on land and on 
sea; give incidents in full. Associate Mrs. Betsy Ross with the 
first flag; give the arrangement of the Stars and Stripes on the 
same. Later flags, including .that of 1818. Describe the present 
flag and tell how it may possibly change in the future. Compare 
our flag, in beauty of design, with other flags ; what does it mean 
to us. Give from memory quotations from two poems on the 
flag. What other name has the poem "Red, White, and Blue" ; 
who was its author? What poems to the flag do we sing? 



References: Montgomery 184; 199-201; 201-207. McMaster 143-4; 144- 
6. Channing 216-19. Epochs II., 88-89. Fiske's Revolution I., 199. 
Fiske's Revolution II., Chapters 13 ana 15. Bancroft IV., 397-409. 
Bancroft V., 375-9; 380-404; 476-524. 

14- The Southern Campaigns: The naval attempt in 1776 
and its failure ; who were Moultrie and Jasper and what did each 
do? Why the British attacked the South in 1778 ; their plan con- 
trasted with that followed in the North ; show clearly the char- 
acter of the conflict. Camden (1780) and Gates' ''Southern Wil- 
lows" ; King's Mountain and its significance ; Marion, Sumter, 
Pickens, Lee and guerilla warfare; Greene's campaign, 1781, — its 
difficulties and his memorable retreat ; the battle of Eutaw 
Springs. Clinton a victim of Washington's strategy ; Cornwallis 
and Lafayette as opponents ; an army entrapped ; the surrender 
and its results in full, at home and abroad. 



References: Montgomery 208. McMaster 149-52. Channing 228-31. 
Epochs II., 95-8. Bancrott V., Chapters VI., and VII., 545-580. Fiske's 
Critical Period 7-12; 13-17; 18-3*; 35.-49. 
15. The Treaty of Paris: All the parties and their various 
interest ; differences which delayed matters ; the work of each 
American commissioner ; the terms of the treaty and our treat- 
ment of France ; give the important results of the war. 



Geography: On the map, page 37, locate Charleston, Savan- 
nah, Chesapeake bay, Tames river, Camden, King's Mountain, 



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Guilford Court House, Cowpens, Dan river, Catawba river, 
Hobkirk's Hill, Eutaw Springs, Yorktown, Yadkin river. 

1 6. Fill the blanks and memorize this list of dates and asso- 
ciated facts. Be certain that you understand each incident listed: 
Dates. Incidents. 

Writs of Assistance. 
1763 Henry pleads " Cause." 

The Stamp Act and Henry Resolves. 

The Declaratory Act. 

The Acts. 

The Massachusetts Circular Letter. 

Resolves. 



1767 
1769 

1773 



1775 
1777 

1780 



Boston Massacre. 
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First Continental Congress. 
Intolerable Acts. 
Lexington and Concord. 

Congress. 

Declaration of Independence. 

Surrender and Articles of Confederation. 

Paul Jones' victory in English Channel. 

Treason. 

Yorktown. 

Ratification of Articles of Confederation. 

Preliminary and definitive treaties. 



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IV. THE ORDINANCE OF 1787. 

References: Montgomery 209-10. McMaster 159-62. Charming 246-9. 
Epochs II., 108-9. Schouler I., 111-12 and foot-note. Fiske's Criti- 
cal Period 199; 203-6. Bancroft V., 14; 283-4; 441-2. Bancroft VI., 
14; 81; 103-4; 116-17; 280-81; 324. 
I- By whom passed? Why was it enacted? Where was the 
North-west territory? What was its area? Associate the ordin- 
ance and the territory. 

2. The committee that framed the ordinance and its organi- 
zation ; the provisions as to inheritance, suffrage, religious free- 
dom, and public schools mastered and reproduced. 

3. What was said about perpetual union? Quote the words 
relating to slavery. What was to be done with the ceded lands? 
Name the states admitted from this territory. 

4. Compare this ordinance with that of 1784. What had Jef- 
ferson to do with either? If the territory south of the Ohio had 
been similarly organized, would there have been a sectional war 
about slavery? Answer fully, giving reasons. 



Geography: On the map, 30, locate the North-west Ter- 
ritory, and the South-west Territory. Find these on the wall- 
map and tell why on an uncolored map, the North-west Territory 
is so much darker than any of the original states and most of the 
South-west Territory. Thoroughly inform yourself on the sys- 
tem of land surveys inaugurated in 1784 and 1787. (See Fiske's 
Civil Government). 



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V. THE CONSTITUTION. 

References: Montgomery 75; 95; 97. McMaster 106-7. Charming 93- 
4; 110. 
I. From above references, and others which the student will 
please find and report, prepare a paper on Early Confederations 
in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New England, and show the 
great importance of the last mentioned- 



References: Montgomery 209-12. McMaster 155-9; 163-4. Channing 
236-46; 249-55. Epochs II., 93-5; 103-19. Schouler I., 1-17. Fiske's 
Critical Period 90-107. Bancroft V., 200; 209. Bancroft VI., 25^35. 
Curtis' Constitutional History I., 86-97. See also pages 32 and 33 
of this Manual. / 

2. From above references prepare a paper on Union during 
and immediately subsequent to the Revolution, discussing the 
early congresses, the Declaration of Independence and Articles 
of Confederation. Make a list of the defects in the Articles of 
Confederation and tell why this, our first constitution, failed to 
provide us with an adequate scheme of government. Were the 
states supreme, prior to the adoption of the constitution? Ex- 
plain your answer. 



3. THE "CRITICAL PERIOD," 1783-89. 

References: Montgomery 214-15. Channing 255-6. Epochs II., 121. 

McMaster's History of the People of the United States I., 277-9. 

Bancroft VI., 182-3. 
i.) The Alexandria Convention; date, occasion, membership, 
primary object, recommendations, and results. 



References: McMaster 165. Channing 257. Epochs II., 121. Schou- 
ler I., 33-5. Fiske's Critical Period 216-18. McMaster's History of 
the People of the United States L, 279-81. Bancroft VI., 185; 195-6. 
2). The Trade Convention at Annapolis ; occasion, date, states 
represented ; resolutions passed and consequent action of Virginia 
and New Jersey ; position and action of Congress on recommen- 
dations of convention ; the states that chose delegates to the Fed- 
eral convention, the one that refused and why? 



References: Montgomery 211-13. McMaster 163-4. Channing 253-4. 

Epochs II., 89-90; 100-104; 109-111; 118-119. Schouler I., 34-9; 

Fiske's Critical Period 168-182; 218. McMaster's History of Peo- 
ple I., 281-295; 306-330; 331-340. Bancroft VI., 24-30; 59-86; 192. 

Curtis' Constitutional History I., Chapters VII., X. 
3. Finances of the Confederation: How Congress and the 
states together raised revenue ; efforts to pay the soldiers and the 



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results; the proposed 5 per cent duty of 1782 and why it failed; 
second failure in 1786 and the causes; scarcity of specie; the 
"Franklin Pennies" ; abundant soft money and results ; heavy 
taxes and meagre incomes; mob violence; Shays' Rebellion de- 
scribed, — causes and results stated clearly. How did this "rebel- 
lion" affect Washington. 



Geography: On Map, page 30, locate Alexandria and Anna- 
polis. 



References: Montgomery 215-18. McMaster 165-9. Charming 257-75. 
Epochs II,, 121-35. Schouler I., 39-53; 63-79; 140-2. Fiske's Criti- 
cal Period 222-305. McMaster's larger history I., 390-9; 416-25; 
438-53. Bancroft VI., 182; 198-367; 371-460. Curtis' Constitutional 
History I., 186-195; 256-348; 368-421; 563-640. Dictionary of United 
States History. 

4. The Constitutional Convention: 

a. Place of meeting, why chosen? Time appointed and date 
of organization, — what occasioned the delay? The officers and 
their fitness ; their former relations. Why were the sessions 
secret? What is meant by committee of the whole and what use 
was made of it in the convention? 

b. How many states organized the convention? How many 
and what states went into the first secret session? What state 
was too poor to pay the expenses of her delegate? What state 
refused to be represented? Why? 

c. How many members were elected by the different states? 
How many attended the convention? How many signed the 
constitution? How many were college men? Were Washing- 
ton and Franklin among these? From what state was each of 
the folowing chosen : 

Washington, Madison, Hamilton, Franklin, Randolph, the 
two Morrises, Patterson, and Ellsworth? 
Was Jefferson a member? Why? 

d. What is your opinion of the personnel of the convention? 
What was the extent of the powers of these delegates? Answer 
clearly. 

, e. Discuss the "Virginia Plan," giving name of author, date 
of proposal, nature, and its reception by the convention. Did it 
fail of adoption? Explain your answer. 

f, In like manner, (as above) discuss the "New Jersey Plan." 



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g. Did these plans produce or develop parties in the conven- 
tion? Explain your answer. On what occasion did Dr. Frank- 
lin call for prayers? Why? 

h. Discuss the great compromises of the session, showing 
that each was what its name implies. Do you believe in com- 
promises? Explain your answer clearly. 

i. How was the constitution adopted? When? Could it 
have been done in any other way? Who was the "Father of the 
Constitution"? In what sense? What are the "Madison Pa- 
pers"? Is the constitution an original production or a compila- 
tion? Explain your answer. 

j. What was the "Federalist"? Who were its authors? Why 
was it printed? Who was "The Defender of the Constitution"? 
Why? Who wrote "The Letters of a Federal Farmer"? Give 
their purport- 
Is:. In ratification, of what importance was the action of New 
York? Explain the close vote in Massachusetts and Virginia. 
When was the constitution ratified? When did it become oper- 
ative? What two states refused, to ratify it? Why? When did 
they enter the Union? How? 

1. Did the people or the states ratify the constitution? Were 
the states sovereign? Is the Union older than the states? Ex- 
plain your answers fully. 



References: Montgomery 218-19 and appendix page XI. McMaster 
170-3. Channing 279-286. Hart's Source Book 181-3. Epochs II., 
84-90; 90-96; 143. Schouler I., 79-82. McMaster's larger history 
I., 525 35; 537-540. Bancroft VI., 466-474. 
5. The First National Election: When held? Candidates 
for President and the electoral vote for each. Was there a can- 
didate for Vice-President? Who was chosen to that office and 
how? How was the vote for these officers cast? How canvassed? 
How many members were chosen to each house of congress? 
When did each organize? Who was the presiding officer of 
each? Who could vote for a Representative? What was the 
ratio of representation then? Now? What proportion of the 
population voted then? Now? 

When and by what act was the new government organized? 
Where? What occasioned the delay from the constitutional 
date? Have any Presidents since Washington been inaugurated 
on other than the time set in the constitution? Why? 



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VI. THE SUPREMACY OF THE FEDERALISTS, 1789-1801. 

Twelve years of national life in which the Republic extends 
westward to the Mississippi river and includes 16 states and ter- 
ritories, — less than 1-3 of its present area. 



The Administration of George Washington, of Virginia; two terms, 
1789-1797. 

"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his 

countrymen," — whose words are these and what do they mean? 



References: Montgomery 218-38. McMaster 197-204; 206-208. Epochs 
II., 141-6; 155-7. Charming 279-88; 296. Schouler I., 47-54; 74-130; 
170-9. McMaster's larger history I., 525-61. McMaster's larger 
history II., Chapters I., -IX. 

1. Governmental affairs: 

a. The First Congress (Page 61) ; when organized ; other 
congresses of this administration ; what is a congress and what a 
session of congress? Discuss the first tariff acts and compare 
with the tariff now in force. What was the legislation as to the 
census, naturalization, and money? 

b First chief executive (page 61); biography; the first cab- 
inet and its great secretaries, compare in the number of depart- 
ments, with present cabinet ; relation of Washington to parties ; 
his proclamation of neutrality ; the policy therein expressed com- 
pared with the one governing us now; his "Farewell Address" 
and what it said about union, education, and foreign alliances ; 
when and under what circumstances was it delivered? 

c. What department of the national government did the Pres- 
ident and Congress together organize? To that end what did 
each do? Who was the first Chief Justice? How many associate 
justices were appointed then? The chief justice and the number 
of associate justices now. What was the Judiciary Act? What 
cabinet office did it create? Give his relation to the President. 

d. What amendments to the constitution were made during 
Washington's administration? How? Give the occasion and 
substance of the same. What was the "Bill of Rights"? Why 
so-called? Was any further amendment proposed? What new 
states were admitted to the union? When? Classify them as to 
slavery. 

2. Financial Affairs: 

a. Our domestic, foreign and state debts, with their sources 
and amounts. Hamilton's report and what it proposed ; reasons 



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for assumption of state debts ; action of congress on the report 
and how "log-rolling" affected the same ; funding the debt and 
provisions to pay the same by means of a protective tariff. Clearly 
explain that and distinguish between it and a tariff for revenue 
only. 

b. The National bank and conflicting views thereon ; provisions 
of its charter and results of the measure. The first mint and Jef- 
ferson's decimal system of money; what was its basis? 15 to 1, — 
explain clearly and tell why the. ratio was changed to 16 to 1; 
what is the present ratio? Cause and significance of the "Whisky 
Insurrection." 

3. Industrial Affairs: 

a. The culture and manufacture of cotton. Whitney's Cotton 
Gin described ; give its history, associating it with African slavery 
and tell what other results followed its invention ; was it profitable 
to Whitney? Answer fully. 

b. The Pennsylvania abolition societies and the right of peti- 
tion ; congressional debates and the first great decision of con- 
gress as to slavery; the first fugitive slave law and its results. 

4. International affairs: 

a. With France: treaty of 1778 and our obligations thereun- 
der (page 33) ; treaty of Paris and our treatment of France (page 
35) : the French Revolution and our neutrality in her war with 
England; was it honorable? Explain your answer (page 69). 
The Genet episode and Washington's action, — was it wise? Why? 
Do you favor, at the present time, an Anglo-Saxon or other for- 
eign alliance for the United States? Why? 

b. With England; provisions of the treaty of 1783 which had 
not been met ; the French war and the impressment of American 
sailors ; Jay's treaty, its occasion, terms the opposition with which 
it was received, and its modification and ratfication. 

c. With Spain and Algiers; tell what occurred and whether 
our course was honorable. 

5. Political affairs: 

a. Federalists and anti-Federalists in the adoption and rati- 
fication of the constitution ; parties in congress and in the cab- 
inet ; formation of the Federal and Republican parties, with Ham- 
ilton and Jefferson as leaders ; "monocrats and mobocrats" ; 
"democrats". 

b- Democratic-Republican and Federalist parties and their 
attitude to "broad" and "strict construction," "implied" and "ex- 



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pressed powers ;" explain fully each of the foregoing terms. What 
is the "elastic clause" in the constitution, and why was it so-call- 
ed? The issues, candidates and results of the election of 1796. 
Why was Washington not a candidate? 

6. Important events. Memorize the bold faced type : 
1789. First Congress, March 4. 
1789. First tariff act, July 4. 
1789. Cabinet organized; four members. 

1789. Judicial System organized. 

1790. Hamilton's report on finances. 

1790. Washington, D. C, the Capital (1800). , 

1791. First U. S. Bank chartered. 

1792. Bill of Rights. 
1792. U. S. Mint. 

1792. Political parties organized. 

1793. Invention of the Cotton Gin. 

1794. Wayne's victory over the Indians. 

1794. Whiskey Insurrection. 

1795. Jay's treaty. 

1796. Farewell address. 



2. ADMINISTRATION OF JOHN ADAMS, OF MASSACHUSETTS; 

ONE TERM, 1797—1801. 

''Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute," — whose 

words are these and under what circumstances were they uttered? 



References: Montgomery 238-9. McMaster 210-11; 213-14. Channing 
303-12. Schouler I., 333-39; 358-59; 385-97. Epochs II., 164-71, 
McMaster's larger history II., 256-9; 287-8; 319-21; 344; 370; 374; 
384-86; 527-8. 



I- International affairs: 

Review the Genet episode ; discuss the services of 
James Monroe as our minister to France, and tell what 
led to his recall ; how was C. C. Pinckney received by 
the French and why? What were the "X" "Y" "Z" 
papers and why so called? Demand for a bribe and the response; 
the new navy and other preparations for war ; naval battles and 
the work of privateers; was war declared? Which country 

sought peace? What were the "French spoliation claims ?" 
How did our war with France affect the Federalist party? 



References: Montgomery 222; Appendix XVII., (foot-note); 243-4. 
McMaster 211; 213. Channing 314. Epochs II., 146; 174. Schou- 
ler I., 288-89; 415-16; 450; 501-2; 504. Schouler II., 140-41. Mc- 
Master's larger history II., 182-5; 388; 474; 532-3. Biog. of Mar- 
shall in McMaster's larger history II., 344; 370-76; 403-4; 453; 490; 
McMaster's larger history III., 76; 79; 85; 86-87. 



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2. Governmental affairs: 

a. What amendment to the constitution was added during 
this administration? What caused it? Give its purport? Has it 
been the means of any dishonor? Explain. 

b. What executive department was created at this time? 
Why? 

c. Explain the Judiciary Act, and tell what was meant by the 
term "Midnight Judges." Give a brief biography of John Mar- 
shall ; show his fitness for the high office to which he was ap- 
pointed ; state the constitutional theory which his decisions 
favored ; and give the results of his administration 



References: Montgomery 240-2. McMaster 211-13. Charming 306-10. 
Epochs II., 168-71. Schouler L, 404-7; 408-13; 461-2; 434-36. Mc- 
Master's larger history II., 389-403; 419-22; 422-27. 

3. Political affairs: 

a. Terms of the new naturalization act and what occasioned 
it. 

b. The terms, duration, and purpose of the Alien Act ; give 
Its effect on foreigners, on Americans, and on the Federalist 
party; was it ever enforced? Was it constitutional? 

c. The terms, duration and purpose of the Sedition Act ; 
three offenses and the punishment prescribed for each ; effect 
on trial by jury, on Americans, and on the Federalist party; 
state the case of Matthew Lyon or J. T. Callender and give 
results; was this act constitutional? Explain your answer. 

d. Who prepared the "Kentucky Resolutions?" What called 
them forth? By what body were they adopted? Give their 
author's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts. What doctrine 
did these resolutions announce? Why did the same body of 
men pass a second set of resolutions to the same end? What 
""remedy" was suggested? What declaration of loyalty was 
made? Why? 

e. Discuss the "Virginia Resolutions" as above. What ap- 
peal was made to the other states? What reply did these states 
make? 



References: Channing 312-13. Epochs II., 171-3; 173-4. Schouler I., 
472-75; 492-95; 499-500. McMaster's larger history II., 491-508; 
510; 515; 516-22; 523-26. 
f. The election of 1800: Adams and Jefferson and what 
each represented ; the candidacy of Aaron Burr and how it af- 
fected the result in New York and in the Nation. State clearly 
how the election was decided, giving method, strength of can- 



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didates, length of the contest, action of Hamilton, and the gen- 
eral results. 

4. Name three leaders of the Federalist party, 1798- 1800. 
Was Washington one of them? What great things did the 
Federalists do? Summarize the events which led to their de- 
feat. 



5. Important events. Fill the blanks and memorize the bold 

faced type. 

1797-99. The French difficulty and war. 

1798. amendment. 

1798. Creation of department. 

1798. Alien and Sedition acts. v 

1798. Resolutions. 

Death of Washington. 

Seat of Government at Washington, D. C. 

1800. cedes Louisiana to France. 

1801. John Marshall appointed . 



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VII. TERRITORIAL GROWTH. 

VII. TERRITORIAL GROWTH. 

I. Boundaries by the Treaty of Paris (page 35), associate 
national territorial growth with our first Constitution (page 33), 
Northwest Territory and Ordinance (page 58.) 



References: Montgomery 130-133 (map). McMaster 62-65; 75-7; 79- 
80. Charming 43-46; 58 9; 133-4. Epochs I., 35-6; 44; 50; 125; 196; 
248. Fiske's Discovery of America II., 531-7. Bancroft II., 159-74; 
187-89; 224-6; 227-32. Bancroft III., 75. 

2. Louisiana: 

1. a. By whom explored? When? Who were its first 
ciaimants? How did it receive its name? 

b. Who were Iberville and Crozat ,and what had each to do 
with its settlement? What were its limits at the beginning of the 
18th century? 

c. Give the history of John Law's "Mississippi Bubble," and 
tell what resulted from it. 

d. Who was Bienville and when and where did he settle 
Louisiana? 



References: Montgomery 142-3; 247-8. McMaster 90-91-; 218. Chan- 
ning 134-5; 337-8. Epochs II., 37; 185-6. Schouler II., 40-47. Ban- 
croft III., 75. McMaster's History of People II., 620-22. 
2). How did the French and Indian War affect its ownership? 
How did France secure it a second time? Concerning it, what 
plans had Bonaparte and how were they thwarted? Whac was 
Jefferson's opinion of French ownership of Louisiana? Under 
what circumstances would he draw the sword and "throw away 
the scabbard?" 



References: Montgomery 248-9. McMaster 218. Channing 339. 
Epochs II., 186. Schouler II., 47-51. McMaster's History of Peo- 
ple, etc., II., 623-6. 

3. Who was our Minister to France in 1803? Who was sent 

to purchase French territory from Bonaparte? How much was 

to be offered for the same? What prepared Napoleon for the 

coming of our ambassador? Did the Emperor await his coming? 

Give the circumstances of the sale of Louisiana and its terms? 

Was it a good bargain? Why? 



References: Montgomery 249. McMaster 219. Channing 339-40. 
Epochs II., 187-8. Schouler II., 52-57. McMaster's History of Peo- 
ple, etc., II., 627-31. McMaster's History, etc., III., 1-19. 



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4. a. What did the treaty settle as to boundaries, navigation of 
the Mississippi and the inhabitants of the territory? Give its 
boundaries as finally agreed upon and locate them on the map 
page 84. Name the states and territories included. 

b. Why did the Federalists oppose the ratification of the 
treaty? Were they consistent? Was Jefferson consistent in 
what he said and did? Was he right? Explain your answers. 

c. What did Napoleon say about England's pride? Was it 
true? Explain your answer. What did Livingston say? Why? 



References: Montgomery 250. Epochs II., 188-9. Schouler II., 347-8. 
McMaster's History of People, etc., III., 42-46; 375-78. 

5. a. What plot followed annexation? Who w r as Josiah Quincy 
and what doctrine did he advocate? Who were the first seces- 
sionists? Who the last? 

b. Give four results of the acquisition of Louisiana? 



References: Montgomery 13; 14. Montgomery 228-9; (map); 346. 
McMaster 219-20. Channing 449-50. Epochs II., 233-4. Epochs 
IV., 147-8. Schouler I., 197. Schouler II., 148; 231. McMaster's 
History of People, etc., II., 633-5. 
3. Oregon: 

a. Early boundaries. Spanish and English claims given and 
justified. Was Oregon a part of the Louisiana territory? Have 
the maps ever shown it to be such? 

b. What American captain was first to sail around the world? 
When? Describe his voyage. What river did he discover? Lo- 
cate it on map page 84. When did he make the discovery? 

What name did he give it and why? Describe his attempts to 
ascend the river and give the results of his explorations. 



References: Montgomery 251-2. McMaster 219-20; 221. Epochs II., 
233. Schouler II., 148; 298. McMaster's History of the People, 
etc., III., 141-5. 

c. Who authorized the expedition of Lewis and Clark? Where 
and when did they start? Locate on map, page 84. How long 
were they gone?. Describe their wanderings and tell how far 
they traveled? Locate journey on map, page 84. What re- 
sulted from their explorations? 

d. Who was Zebulon Pike and what did he do? Was he in 
Oregon? Locate his explorations on map, page 84. What 
mountain did he discover? Locate it on map, page 84. 



References: Montgomery 277-8; 346. McMaster 220-21; 261. Chan- 
nine 450. EDochs II., 233-4. Epochs TV., 147-8. Schouler III., 508. 
McMaster's History of People, etc., III., 542. McMaster's History 
of People, etc., IV., 470-73. 



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e. When and under what circumstances was Oregon settled? 
Locate settlement on map, page 84, and tell why it was called 
Astoria. At your leisure read Irving's "Astoria." How and 
why was the name of the colony changed to Fort George? How 
did the Treaty of Ghent affect the settlement and territory? 



References: Montgomery 318-19; 346-7. McMaster 261-2; 322-4; 325-6. 
Charming 381; 449-51. Epochs III., 147-8. Schouler IV., 504-14. 
McMaster's History of People, etc., IV., 473-4. 

f. Did the purchase of Florida in any way affect our title to 
Oregon? Explain fully. Tell clearly what was meant by "joint- 
occupation/' when did it begin, how long did it last, in what year 
and how did it terminate? Who was Marcus Whitman? Tell 
what he did to secure Oregon for the United States. When? 

g. What is the present northern boundary of what was Ore- 
gon? What was the meaning of "54 40' or fight"? (See map, 
page 84). Explain fully telling why we did not "fight." What 
states or parts of states did Oregon include? Locate on map, 
page 84. 

h- From what you have read, make a list of dates and events 
which gave us our title to Oregon, and memorize ih~ same. 



References: Montgomery 12-14; 16-17; 142. McMaster 17; 91; 110; 
151-2. Channing 38-9; 35-7; 45-7. Epochs II., 37; 96; 185. Schou- 
ler III., 31; 80; 95. 
4. Florida: 

a. Discovery, settlement and the struggle between France and 
Spain for its possession. Which country owned it for 200 years? 
What had Cuba to do with the ownership of Florida (1762)? 
What were its boundaries in 1763? Locate on map, page 84. 
How did the American Revolution affect its ownership? 



References: Montgomery 283. McMaster 260-67. Channing 229; 375- 
77. Epochs II., 233-4. bchouler III., 130-33; 175-7. McMaster's 
History of People, etc., III., 441-50. 

b. What American general invaded Florida in time of peace 

with the nation possessing it? When? Why? Answer fully. 

Did the government of the United States approve of his act? 

Answer fully. What resulted from the invasion? 



References: Montgomery 283-4. McMaster 261. Channing 377. 
Epochs II., 234. Schouler Hi.. 95-97: 130-33; 176-7. McMaster's 
History of people, etc., III., 210-15; McMaster's History of People, 
etc., IV., 474-483. 

c. Give the date and terms of the treaty by which Florida 
was sold to the United States. What was done as to Oregon 
and Texas, at that time? 

d. What states, or parts of states, did Florida include? 



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References: Montgomery 13; 142-43 (map); 208 (map); 283 (map). 
McMaster 91 (map) ; 150-51 (map) ; 247 (map) ; 261-2 (map) ; 320-1. 
Charming 376-7; 377-8. Epochs III., 141-3. Schouler III., 95-6; 176-8. 

5. Texas: 

a. What two nations claimed it in the sixteenth century? 
Upon what did each base its claim? Of what territory was it a 
part in 1763? 1783. (See map, page 84.) When and why did 
the United States renounce all claim to it? What other North 
American government gained control of it in 1821? How? 
Answer fully. 



References: Montgomery 2,92-3. McMaster 320-1. Channing 445. 
Epochs III., 100; 130-31; 141-3. Schouler IV., 247-8; 251-4; 255-7. 
b- W T hat was the attitude of the people "of the United States 
to .Texas? Why? Who were Moses and Stephen F. Austin and 
what did they do to Americanize Texas? What led 
to the Texan rebellion? Was slavery a cause? Explain. 
What defeats were suffered by the Texans, what victory 
won their independence. Locate these places on map, page 84, 
Who was Sam Houston and what did he do for the Texans? To 
what office in the "Lone Star Republic" was he chosen? 



References: Montgomery 339-41. McMaster 324-6. Channing 446. 
Epochs III., 143-4; 145-7. Schouler IV., 247-257; 440-51; 457-9; 465; 
470-80. 

c. What class of Americans desired the annexation of Texas? 
Why? What was the attitude of Houston and the other mem- 
bers of the Texan government? Illustrate. 

d. What class of Americans opposed it and why? Give the 
position taken by each of the following: 

Tyler ("the apostate"), Webster, Clay, Calhoun, Benton, 
Adams, and Douglas. ' 

e. Who were each of the above and in what department of 
our government did they become famous? Which advocated 
secession, if annexation prevailed? What reply was made to the 
threat? Give the effect of such speech. How did annexation 
affect Henry Clay? Explain his action. 

f. Associate Texas and Oregon. 



References: Montgomery 341-2; 518. McMaster 325-6; 473-4; 481-2. 
Channing 446-7. Epochs III., 144-5; 146-7. Schouler IV., 481-6; 
487-8; 518-26. 

g. Explain fully the manner by which Texas came into the 

Union. Could it have been annexed any other way? Compare 



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with the annexation of Hawaii. What did the friends of annex- 
ation hope to do with Texas? How and why were they disap- 
pointed? Was the annexation of Texas the cause of the Mexi- 
can War? Answer fully. 

References: Montgomery 348-9; 349-53. McMaster 326-7; 327-8. Chan- 
ning 447-9. Epochs III., 1,2; 149; 150-52. Schouler IV., 521-34. 

6. The Mexican Cessions : 

a. The Texan boundary dispute, with the claims of both 
countries and the basis of the same. Locate on map, page 84, 

b. The Mexican War, stating how and when it began ; nam- 
ing five American victories (locating each on map, page 84), 
two future Presidents of the United States, a President of the 
atempted Southern republic, and several military men of celebrity 
in the Civil War, — all of whom served in the American army; 
telling how it ended ; and stating whether it can be justified or 
condemned and why. 



References: Montgomery 352-4. McMaster 329; 331-3. Channing 
448. Epochs III., 152; lyl. Schouler IV., 528-35. 
c. What and where was "The Great American Desert?" Lo- 
cate on map, page 84. Associate it with John C. Fremont and 
prove his right to the title, "Pathfinder.'' What Mexican prov- 
ince did he conquer? Describe the conquest and also that of an- 
other Mexican province. What was the "Bear State Republic"? 
Explain fully. 



References: Montgomery 354. McMaster 333-4. Channing 448. 
Epochs III., 152-3; 188-9. Schouler V., 87-91; 296. 

d. Give the date and terms of the Treaty of Gaudaloupe 
Hidaego. Name the states and territories ceded. Locate the 
First Mexican cession on the map, page 84. 

e. Give the occasion, date, and terms of tjie Gadsden Pur- 
chase. What territory was bought? Locate it on map, page 84. 



References: Montgomery 355-6. McMaster 329; 336. Channing 455. 
Epochs III., 153-4; 155. Schouler V., 66-70; 95-99; 116-118. 

f. What was the occasion, who was the. author and what were 

the provisions of the Wilmot Proviso? Did it fail? Explain 

your answer. 



References: Dictionary of United States History. Montgomery 10; 
345-6. McMaster 322; 324; 326. Blaine's Twenty Years II., 339-40. 
Channing 449-51. Epochs III., 147-8. Fiske's Discovery of America 
II.. 549-552. 



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J. Alaska : 

a. Who was Vitus Bering and what did he do to extend the 
authority of Russia? When? What evidence of his labors does 
the map of North America furnish? Locate on map, page 84, 
What industry did the Russians establish in America? What 
was the extent of Russian America? Locate on map, page 84, 
and associate it with the Oregon question. 



References: Blaine's Tv, enty Years II., 333 4; 336-7. Montgomery 
478-9. McMaster 451. Channing 568. Epochs III., 272. 

b. Discuss the relationship of Russia to America, prior to 
1867. Illustrate. Which desired to bring about the transfer oi 
Russian America, and which did not? Fully explain why. Why 
did the United States buy it? Who acted for our government 
and why? Give the date and terms of the treaty by which it was 
purchased- 

c. What new name was given it? What terms of ridicule 
were applied to it? Discuss its extent and resources, showing 
the injustice of such. In the light of recent discoveries, was the 
purchase wise? Answer fully. Is the Klondike region in Alas- 
ka? Locate it on map, page 84. 

d. Fully discuss the treaty of 1846, and tell whether we should 
have demanded 54 40' as the northern boundary of Oregon. - 



References: Dictionary of the United States History. Montgomery 518. 
McMaster 473-4; 48182. Channing 602. Andrew's Last Quarter 
Century II., 311-16. 

8. Hawaiian, or Sandwich Islands: 

a. Position, number and importance of the group; early his- 
tory and conversion of the natives; settlers from the United 
States and the industries established ; form of government and 
character of the natives ; early treaties with the United States. 

b. The causes and results of the Revolution of 1893 ; — why 
did President Cleveland oppose annexation? Answer fully. 

c. How did the Spanish-American War affect annexation? 
Explain fully. Give the date and method of annexation. Com- 
pare with Texas, page 104. Justify or condemn the addition of 
these islands to United States territory- 



References: Montgomery 529-30. Epochs I., 47-8. Fiske's Discovery 
cf America II., 554-569. Bancroft I., 88. Bancroft II., 338-341. 

9. The Spanish Islands: 

a. State the Spanish colonial policy. How many and what 
colonies in America has Spain lost since 1670? Give the causes 
and circumstances of each loss. 



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References: Montgomery 381; 530-31. McMaster 361. Channing 590. 
Dictionary of United States History (topic Cuba) ; Andrew's Last 
Quarter Century L, 47-8. Andrew's Last Quarter Century II., 310. 
, Schouler V., 214-220. 

b. Locate and describe Cuba, mentioning its sources of wealth 
and the importance of its position. What have American states- 
men said about its possible annexation to the United States? 
Has there ever been any attempt tp add it to our territory? 
Answer fully. 

c. What is a "filibustering expedition"? Associate with the 
Cuban question, describing the "Virginius Affair." ShoYv the 
interest of foreign powers in Cuban affairs. What was the "Os- 
tend Manifesto"? Answer fully, giving dates as well as facts. 



References: Montgomery 531-37. McMaster 476-7; 477-81. Channing 
590-601. Dictionary of United States History (Spanish-American 
War, Manila, and Santiago.) 

d. Discuss Spain's misgovernment of Cuba showing its re- 
sults in 1867 and 1894. What was the action of President Grant 
in Cuban affairs, and what resulted from the same? 

e. Show that Spain's treatment of the Cubans was the cause 
of the Spanish-American War. Discuss the disaster to the Bat- 
tleship, Maine, in its relation to the war. 

f. Give the substance of the congressional resolutions of April 
19, 1898, and state fully the results of their passage. What is 
suggested by the date? What was the opinion of the people of 
the United States as to Cuba? Which nation took the initiative 
in the war? Answer fully. 

g. Describe one land and two naval battles in this war. Who 
are the following and what did each do in the war: 

Dewey, Shafter, Miles, Samson, Hobson, Otis, Schley, Merritt, 
and Roosevelt? 

h. How did the war end? Give the date and terms of the 
preliminary treaty, or protocol, and of the Treaty of Paris that 
followed. How and why did the differ. Locate the Hawaiian 
Islands, and the Spanish Islands obtained by the War with Spain 
on the map, page 93. 

i. Did we buy the Philippines? How are we paying the war 
debt? Was the war justifiable? Should the United States have 
colonies? Answer fully. 



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memorize so that you can reproduce the same: 



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VIII. SLAVERY 

References: Montgomery 14; 19-20; 94. Charming 39; 47-48. Epochs 
I., 17; 34; 137; 239-41. Fiske's Discovery I., 121. Fiske's Discov- 
ery II., 418; 432; 434-5; 449-50; 454-8; 473; 475-490. Fiske's Vir- 
ginia II., 277. Bancroft I., 25; 123; 124. 
i. Slavery prior to 1619: 

a. Show that negroes were not the first slaves in America. 
Associate Columbus with the slave-trade. Who was Las Casas 
and what did he do to free an enslaved race? Was negro slavery 
practiced in the Spanish colonies of America? Answer fully- 



References: Montgomery 35. Epochs L, 223. Bancroft I., 122; 513. 
Any Encyclopaedia (Topics Africa; Religion, Social condition, and 
Exploration; Congo Free State; Boers). 

2. Slavery in Africa: 

a. What is the place of nativity of the negro? What was his 
condition there in the 17th century? Have other than white men 
enslaved him? Answer fully. 

b. Is slavery practiced in. Africa now? What is the Congo 
Free State? 

c. Associate the Boers and slavery, giving reasons for the at- 
titude of the Dutch to the native blacks. Would the negroes of 
South Africa gain or lose by British ascendency? Answer fully. 
W T as negro slavery practiced by the Dutch settlers of America? 
Answer giving particulars. 



References: Channing 47-8. Fiske's Discovery of America L, 250; 
323. Fiske's Virginia I., 15-18. Bancroft I., 54; 125. Dictionary 
of United States History. 

3. Early slave-trade elsewhere than in North America: 

a. Associate Prince Henry of Portugal and Sir John Hawkins 

with the slave-trade, giving dates, market, and results of the work 

of each. 



References: Montgomery 35-6; 148-9. McMaster 33-4. Channing 67; 
140. Epochs I., 74; 81; 98-99. Fiske's Virginia I., 188. Fiske's 
Virginia II., 177; 190-94. Bancroft I., 155-6. Bancroft II., 77; 209; 
271-4; 277-80. Bancroft III., 409-11. 
4. Slavery in English America : 

a. When and where was negro slavery introduced in the Eng- 
lish colonies? Give the incident in full. Was it popular at first? 
Illustrate. 



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b. Associate the English Crown with slavery, in colonial times 
and at present. What was the Assiento contract (Treaty of 
Utrecht). Show, by illustration, the magnitude of the early slave- 
trade. 



References: Montgomery 33; 148-50. McMaster 97-98; 105; 195-6. 
Charming 66-7; 141-3. Epochs I., 74. Fiske's Virginia II., 181-3; 
185-190; 249. Bancroft I., 125-6. Bancroft II., 23. Schonler I., 10-12. 
5. "Redemptioners," or "Indentured Servants": 
a. Describe fully another form of servitude, practiced in the 
colonies. Compare the negro slave and the "indentured ser- 
vant," as to social standing, material advantages, and future 
prospects. What social class came from these white servants 
and what great Americans were the products of the same? 



References: Montgomery 148-9; 229-30. McMaster 185-7; 195-6. (man- 
ning 140-142; 325-6. Epochs I., 58-9; 98-9; 138-9. Epochs II., 236-7. 
Fiske's Virginia II., 195-9; 264; 279; 326-331. Bancroft I., 274-5; 
293-4; 430; 444. Schouler I., 4-6. Schouler II., 264-70. Fiske's 
Critical Period 93. 

6. The spread of negro slavery: 

a. Describe the spread of slavery throughout New England, 
and compare its practice with that of the southern colonies. What 
were manumissions ; how were sales of slaves conducted ; arid 
what was done with fugitives in both regions? Fully show 
whether the negro patiently submitted to his master, North and 
South. Why did slavery fail in the former and increase in the 
latter? In answering, discuss the moral and material aspects of 
the question, describe the Cotton Gin and show how it affected 
slavery. How extensive was slavery in 1783? 

b. Does "Uncle Tom's Cabin" show the differences between 
the slave's condition in the two sections? Answer and illustrate- 
When was this book written? How did it affect slavery? Why? 

References: Montgomery 215-16. McMaster 167-8. Channing 261- 
2. Epochs II., 121-35. Schouler I., 46. Fiske's Critical Period 
253-62; 2C2-G7. Bancroft VI., 261-66. 

7. Slavery in the Constitutional Convention: 

a. Discuss two of the great compromises of the convention of 
1787, and show the importance of the question of slavery. Was 
political freedom (representative government) in the United 
States, based on slavery? Answer fully. Show from one of these 
compromises that the commercial importance of slavery out- 
weighed its immoralitv. 



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b. What would have resulted if the opponents of slavery had 
refused to "compromise"? Does either of the words, "slave" or 
"slavery", occur in the constitution? If so, where and why? 

References: Montgomery 36; 119; 149; 226-7; 311; 324-6; 331-2. Mc- 
Master 185; 319. Channing 140-1; 291-2; 425-6. Epochs II., 98; 
108; 113-15; 151. Bancroft I., 572-73. Bancroft V., 412-13. Ban- 
croft VI., 260-1. Schouler I., 6; 63 (note); 157; 158 (foot note); 
159; 160-3; 287-8. Fiske's Critical Period 72-76. 
8. Opposition to Slavery : 

a. What great men, of Revolutionary times were opposed to 
slavery? Give their views. Describe the rise and progress of 
abolition sentiment among the Quakers. How did they provide 
for the freedom of their slaves? What celebrated American was 
President of their anti-slavery society? What did the society ac- 
complish? Associate it with the right of petition and with John 
Quincy Adams, giving dates and incidents in full. 

b. Discuss the anti-slavery movement in other northern states. 

c. Review the Ordinances of 1784 and 1787 and note their 
bearing on slavery, page 58. 



References: Montgomery 237; 286; 121. McMaster 243-6; 274-5. 
Channing 250; 327-8; *337-40; 381-2. Epochs II., 138; 151; 236. 
Fiske's Critical Period 72-5. Schouler I., 157-158; 164-5; 330; 471. 
Schouler II., 48-57; 347-49. Schouler III., 135-8. 
9. Free and Slave States 1789-1819: 

a. Name the free states in 1790. Name the slave states. What 
was "Mason and Dixon's Line," in 1767? Later? Locate the 
thirteen original states on the map, page no, by brightening the 
boundaries. 

b. Name the first four states admitted to the Union, giving 
dates and source of territory; and classify each as to slavery. 
Locate each on the map, page no, and put on it the date of. ad- 
mission. 

c. Review the purchase of Louisiana and note what was said 
about its constitutionality ; also the secession plot of the Federal- 
ists, (page 86) Name the first state admitted from the same? 
When? Was it free or slave? Locate on the map, page no, as 
in b. 

d. Name the next four states to join the Union, give the date, 
the name of the territory from which each was admitted, and 
classify each as to slavery. Locate on map as in b and c. Why 
was the first of the four a free state? 



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e. Make a list of the free and slave states in 1819" and com- 
pare the two groups in numbers, power, prosperity and future 
promise. 

10. The Missouri Question: 
References: McCleary's Civil Government 72-73. Wright's Civil Gov- 
ernment 267-9. Montgomery 286-8. McMaster 275. Channing 381- 
3. Epochs II., 238-9. Schouler III., 134; 148-9; 150-55. McMaster's 
History of the People, etc., IV., 570-4; 576-80. 

a. State briefly, but clearly, the manner by which a territory 
becomes a state, describing an enabling act, and showing the ac- 
tion of congress and of the territory and its people as well. 

b. Give reasons why the application of Missouri for admis- 
sion to the Union was of unusual, interest. When was it made 
Describe fully the action of the session of congress to which it 
was presented and state why it failed. How did the people re- 
ceive what congress had done? 



References: Montgomery 289. McMaster 275-6. Channing 384. 

Epochs II., 238-40. Schouler III., 155-161. McMaster's History of 

the People, etc., IV., 580-8. 
c. When and under what circumstances was the application 
renewed? Why? Associate Missouri and Maine. State both 
sides of the controversy over the admission of these states, giving 
constitutional as well as moral and commercial views of the 
question. 



References: Montgomery 289-90. McMaster 276. Epochs II., 238-40. 
Schouler III.. 162-66. McMaster's History of the People, etc., IV., 
589-92. 

d. Discuss the First Missouri Compromise, showing, by its 
terms, that it was a "compromise," and giving the action of con- 
gress thereon. In contrasting the action of the Senate and 
House, show which was wiser. Why? Is it usually so? 
Answer fully. 



References: Montgomery 290-91. Channing 384-5. Epochs II., 240-1. 
Schouler III., 166-71; 178-186. McMaster's History of the People, 
etc., IV., 593-601." 

e. What question did Monroe submit to his cabinet? How 

did the different members answer it? Of what importance was 
their answer? 

f. Discuss the Second Missouri Compromise, giving the ne- 
cessity for the same, describing the method by which its enact- 
ment was secured, and stating clearly the terms of the same. 
What resulted? 



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g. Associate Henry Clay with these compromises. 

h. Give the opinions of statesmen on the first compromise and 
the results of its enactment. Suppose there had been.no "com- 
promise," what would have resulted? Could a government 
"exist half-slave and half free"? 



References: Montgomery 354-5, McMaster 329; 334-6. Channing 455- 
8. Epochs III., 153-6; 165-6; 172; 259. Schouler V., 65-69. 

ii. The Wilmot Proviso: 

a. Name the author. Of what political party was he a member 
and what was his attitude to slavery? 

b. Review the Mexican War and show the purpose of the 
advocate of the same (page 89.) 

c. What action of President Polk called forth the Proviso? 
Answer fully. Give the terms of the Proviso, associate it with 
the North-west Ordinance, and trace it through the congresses 
of 1846 and 1847; associate it with Oregon and California terri- 
tories ; compare it with the Missouri Compromise as to the ex- 
citement it provoked ; state what new political dectrine it brought 
forth and give its effect on political parties and on slavery. Asso- 
ciate it with the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of 
the United States. 



12... THE COMPROMISE OF 1850. 

References: Montgomery 286-90; 357-9; 362-3. McMaster 336-9. 
Channing 453-4. Epochs III., 160; 162; 167-9; 172. Schouler V., 
132-42. 

a. California: Name the states and territories included in 
the Mexican cession of. 1848 (page 89). Which of these was 
first to apply for admission to the Union? Why? Did the Mis- 
souri Compromise apply to it? By its terms would the territory 
have been slave or free? Answer fully. 

b. Discuss the controversy which followed the application of 
California for admission as .1 state, showing that its bitterness en- 
dangered the union. 



References: Montgomery 291; 363. McMaster 275-6; 339-40. Chan^ 
ning 384-5; 459. Epochs III., 169. Schouler V., 163; 178. 

c. The Compromise Bill; Who was its author? Give a brief 
biographical sketch and associate him with other congressional 
measures, justifying his right to the title, "Great Pacificator", 
or "Peacemaker." 



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References: Montgomery 364-5; McMaster 340. Charming 459-61. 
Epochs III., 170; 172; 174. Schouler V., 196-201. 

d. Congressional action on the bill ; what part in the debate 
did each of the following- take ; 

Clay, Calhoun, Webster, Seward and Douglas. 

Of the abovC which one was too infirm from age. to read his 
own speech ; which suffered most, and which gained most politi- 
cally? Why? Who cited a law "higher than the Constitution"? 
What was that law? Who wrote "Ichabod" and what did it 
mean." 



References: Montgomery 365-8. McMaster 341-3. Channing 461-2. 
Epochs III., 169-170; 172; 174-5; 178. Schouler V., 178-80; 198-201. 
e. The Omnibus Bill; Give in full the three measures it 
proposed, showing why the bill was so named. Give President 
Taylor's attitude and action. Contrast him in political matters 
with President Fillmore, and show whether either was false to 
the party which elected them. How did the bill become a law? 
Give several results of its enactment. 

f. On the map, page no, locate the several territorial acquisi- 
tions, and study closely the territory affected by the Missouri 
Compromise and Omnibus Bill. 



13. THE KANSAS— NEBRASKA ACT. 
References: Montgomery 362-3; 372-6; 377-9. McMaster 339; 341; 
347; 351; 355-61. Epochs III., 156; 182-4; 185-7; 199-203. Schouler 
V., 280-85; 286-92; 316; 320-333; 342-49; 383-6; 391-9; 421-4; 438-40; 
448-50; 503. Channing 465-67; 469-71. 

a. "Squatter Sovereignty", — associate with Lewis Cass and 
John C. Calhoun, 1847, stating the doctrine clearly and giving 
the occasion which brought it forth ; quote a portion of the Com- 
promise of 1850 based on ''Popular Sovereignty," and name its 
advocate during the debates on the "Omnibus Bill"; did that 
measure state the doctrine? 

b. Locate on the map, page no, the "Platte or Nebraska 
country," and associate itwith the Missouri Compromise ; give a 
brief history of the legislation directed by Senator Stephen A. 
Douglas, toward the organization of this territory under 
"Popular Sovereignty," giving the terms of the Nebraska Bill, 
and of the Kansas-Nebraska Act; the substance of the Con- 
gressional debates on the bill; the manner in which it was re- 
ceived by the people, North and South ; and an anaylsis of the 
vote by which it was passed. 

c. Give three great results of the enactment of the Kansas- 
Nebraska Bill. 



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d. Discuss the struggle for Kansas, including settlement, 
"Border Ruffians," John Brown, "Free State Men/' early" elec- 
tions, the Topeka Constitution, the Civil War, Lecompton Con- 
stitution, admission as a state among the topics treated. Ex- 
plain the expression "Bleeding Kansas." Justify or condemn 
either or both of the parties to the struggle. 

14. FUGITIVE SLAVES AND THE DRED SCOTT CASE. 
References; Montgomery 227; 338; 366-7. McMaster 336; 339-42; 346; 
353; 355. Charming 292; 462-4. Epochs II., 152; 238. Epochs 
III., 169; 173; 175-7; 184; 205-208. Schouler L, 237. Sohouler 
IV., 298; 343; 428. Schouler V., 94; 200; 204; 206; 212; 225; 295; 
318. 

a. Fugitive Slaves and laws applying to same. 

i. Act of 1793, — state the terms; give the methods of escape 
and capture ; show a growing sentiment against slavery. 

2. Act of 1850, — state the terms; discuss "underground rail- 
road" ; personal liberty acts ; the cases of Shadrack and Antony 
Burns. 



References: Montgomery 383-84. McMaster 355-7; 359-60; 363. 
Channing 474-5. Epochs III., 197-8; 203-202; 204-6. Schouler 
V., 377-81. 

b. The Scott case; 

1). Cive a brief biography of Dred Scott, and make a clear 
statement of the points in his "case." 

2). Give the history of the case in the St. Louis court and the 
Missouri Supreme Court. 

3). Show the national interest in the case and give its history 
m the Federal circuit court. 

4). Give a brief biography of Roger B. Taney, .show the 
divided sentiment in the court, and tell what was decided as to 
Scott's status as a slave and a citizen ; the constitutionality of the 
Missouri Compromise ; rights of slave-holders and slaves when 
in a free territory ; and give the fate of Scott. 

c. Give the effects of the decision on the country, on the 
Democratic party and its nominees in i860, and discuss it as a 
Cc use of the Civil War. 

d. When and why the fugitive slave act of 1850 repealed? 



15. THE ELECTION OF 1860, AND THE LINCOLN-DOUGLAS 

DEBATES. 
References: Montgomery 389-90; McMaster 357-9. Channing 475-6. 
Epochs III., .201-2. Schouler V., 409-16. . 

a. The Lincoln-Douglas debates; 



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i). Brief biography of each and a comparison in personal ap- 
pearance, past experience, and moral and intellectual fitness. 

2). Name the parties and the issues in 1857-8. Give a brief 
history of the canvass for senator in Illinois, telling how the joint 
debate was arranged, and discussing the "House divided" speech 
of one candidate and the "Freeport doctrine" of the other. 
What was the result and its effect on each candidate? 



References: Montgomery 391-99. McMaster 360-3; 378-82. Charming 
493-504. Epochs III., 204-8; 210-12. Schouler V., 462-9; 471-97. 

b. The Presidential Election of i860. 

1). The issues clearly stated and reasons for division in the 
Democratic party shown. The minor parties and what they 
advocated. 

2). The nominating conventions and what was done at each. 

3). Give the results of the canvass and tell briefly what fol- 
lowed. 



16. SECESSION AND THE FORMATION OF THE CONFEDERATE 
STATES OF AMERICA. 

References: Montgomery 211; 214; 230; 242; 246; 250; 255; 261; 275; 
287; 291; 310; 314-165; 363-7; 385; 388-97. Channing 481; 482; 
497; 499-503; 563. Epochs II., 170; 188; 216; 240. Epochs III., 
46-7; 60; 167; 165; 168; 210-11; 213-15; 221-2; 240; 241-21; 250-2. 
Prom any one of the above authorities, or from all, write a dis- 
cussion of ''Secession, Threatened and Accomplished/' 



17. THE ABOLITION AND PROHIBITION OF SLAVERY. 
References: Montgomery 35-6; 119; 149; 226-7; 311; 314; 324; 326 
331; 355-6; 401-2; 426-29; 470-71. McMaster 185; 312-15; 334-5 
336; 342-3; 352-3; 354-5; 379-81; 394-96. Channing 140-41; 250-51 
291-2; 423-7; 455; 457-9; 464; 478; 501-2; 537-40. Epochs II., 98 
108; 113; 151-2; 236-8. Epochs III., 99-100; 109; 114; 119-21; 121- 
3; 143-6; 204-9; 120; 227; 259-60. 
i. Anti-slavery sentiment and societies: 
a. In colonial times ; the Virginia planters and the importa- 
tion of slaves ; their views on slavery ; the Quaker abolotionists 
and their remonstrance (1688); the first state to emancipate 
slaves; what the Quaker's accomplished; Franklin one of the 
Presidents. 

2. In Washington's time ; extent of slavery and the increase of 
anti- slavery sentiment throughout the North; a free North 
(1788J ; abolition of foreign and inter-state slave trade (1789); 
the Fugitive Slave Act of Washington's administration and the 
abolition petitions which followed; the right of petition chal- 
lenged. National prohibition of the slave trade 1808. 



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3. Antics! a very sentiment and societies in the South; sub- 
sequent to the passage of the Missouri Compromise; opinions 
of Randolph, Taney, and Clay; commercial prosperity obscures 
the immorality of slavery. 

4. The Anti- slavery movement 1831-8; Benjamin Lundy and 
what he asked ; William Lloyd Garrison and what he demanded 
in the Liberator; Slave Insurrection in Virginia (1831) ; the New 
England Anti-Slavery societies (1832) and its historic declara- 
tions ; mobbing of Garrison and others, destruction of anti-slav- 
ery publications and interference with the United States mails ; 
the Massachusetts Anti-slavery society and its disloyal declara- 
tions ; the mottoes in the Liberator ; efforts of the northern 
abolitionists to secure the education of negroes and what 
resulted ; slavery petitions to congress and the "gag" 
resolutions ; the right of petition assailed and John Quincy 
Adams becomes "the Old Man Eloquent" in its defense (1837- 
44). The Lovejoys and Wendell Phillips and what they did 
against slavery ; how they were received by the people. 

5. Slavery in politics; the Wilmot Proviso and the Free Soil 
Party: "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and Helper's "Impending Chisis" 
as political factors ; the Republican party, with "free men, free 
soil, Fremont" for its watch-word, 1856; an analysis of the vote 
cast; topics 117 and 118. 

6. Slavery in the courts; topic, 14, page 117. 

7. Slavery m Congress: 

a. See 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this topic; also the discussion of the 
Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, the Wilmot 
Proviso, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act, this Manual. 

b. Slavery and the Civil War; Lincoln's attitude to slavery; 
resolutions of Congress July 24, 1861 ; Butler and "Contraband 
of War"; freedom of slaves used by South in military opera- 
tions; the emancipation proclamations of Fremont and Hunter 
and Lincoln's action on the same. 

c. Lincoln, the emancipatior ; review his attitude to slavery; 
give his scheme for compensated emancipation and tell what 
came of it ; freedom in the District of Columbia ; his controversy 
with Greeley and Thaddeus Stevens ; the occasion, date, sub- 
stance and results of the Monitory or Warning Proclamation ; the 
date, substance and results of the Emancipation Proclamation. 
Compare the last two. Did either or both abolish slavery? 



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8. The abolition and prohibition of Slavery ; give the history of 
the enactment of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitu- 
tion of the United States ; study it carefully and memorize it ; 
compare it, as to phraseology and purport, with the Northwest 
ordinance and the Wilmot Proviso; how and when did it become 
a part of the constitution? Could it have been done any other 
way? Answer fully after study of some good text on Civil 
Government. 



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